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Ideation Brainstorming is a guided, knowledge-based brainstorming approach that combines the advantages of Osborn's traditional method with I-TRIZ problem-solving techniques. Ideation Brainstorming is applicable in any technological domain.

Ideation Brainstorming is applied to an Inventive Situation by way of the 5-step Ideation Process:

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A procedure for transforming a vague inventive situation into a simplified problem model, and then envisioning an ideal solution and, finally, analyzing and resolving contradictions.

Formulate an ideal vision: Everything in the system remains unchanged or becomes less complicated, while the required function appears or a harmful function disappears.

The ideal vision is formulated by answering these questions:
- What should be improved?
- What problem should be solved?

A situation wherein existing knowledge does not provide a satisfactory solution.

A pathway for solving a problem or improving a situation. Tasks are realized through the application of Directions and Operators.

The combination of ideas that solves an inventive problem.

The substances and fields (energy) existing in a system or its surroundings, as well as their properties, functional characteristics and other attributes, which can be utilized for system improvement.

A recommendation for changing the system in order to solve a problem or improve a situation. Operators are drawn primarily from the successful results of previous inventors, as represented in large part by the world's compendium of patents.

An abstract pathway to address a Task. Directions are realized through the application of Operators.

A description that impels us to set our sights on the following ultimate goal: No significant changes are made to the system, yet the problem is resolved or the desired improvement is obtained.

Determine whether a concept meets the success criteria and formulate Subsequent Tasks to be resolved.

Problems arising as a consequence of the innovation process, which must be resolved before a concept can be implemented. (Most concepts are associated with subsequent tasks.)

Analyze an inventive situation by representing it as a relationship between useful and harmful functions in order to reveal contradictions -- functions that have both useful and harmful outcomes.

Proceed through a guided, knowledge-based brainstorming process by applying Directions and Operators.

Look for ways to combine ideas into a concept.

A complicated problem is not usually solved by a single idea. Rather, a combination of ideas (each of which resolves a different aspect of the problem) is required.

Evaluate concepts against the success criteria and formulate a solution.
Address Subsequent Tasks, if necessary.

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